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  • Four carers standing in the garden.

    Bayside's aged care expansion

    Bayside Care and Support has successfully launched in-home and social support services within Glen Eira. This expansion represents a significant collaboration between the two councils, aimed at providing the highest level of care for older residents.

  • First World War memorial at Green Point

    We shall remember them

    At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we honour and remember all those who have served our country in times of conflict.

  • Photo of Rotunda at Sandringham Foreshore in the foreground with palm trees and blue sky in the background

    Improving accessibility at Sandringham foreshore

    We’re beginning improvements at Sandringham Foreshore Gardens in November to enhance accessibility and support cliff stability.

  • Image of plastic waste floating in the ocean, image of micro-plastics, image of deceased marine bird fill with plastic

    More EV fast chargers are coming to Bayside

    We’ve partnered with JOLT to provide electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers at 6 sites across Bayside at no cost to Council.

  • Rickets Point Beach, featuring seagulls in the shallow water.

    Melbourne Cup public holiday

    Council services and facilities will be closed for the Melbourne Cup public holiday on Tuesday 5 November.

  • An artist rendering of the new Hampton Pier.

    Hampton Pier rebuild update

    As the local Port Manager for Port Phillip Bay, Parks Victoria is leading the Hampton Pier redevelopment. The new Hampton Pier design reflects community and stakeholder aspirations.

  • Image of Elsternwick Park playground

    Elsternwick Park’s new play space is now ready to be explored

    Bayside City Council has now completed the new playground at Elsternwick Park South in Brighton.

  • Graphic on blue background showing a diverse community

    Join our community panel – nominations close soon

    We’re looking for 40 people to work ogether and help shape Council’s plans for the next four years.

  • Two smiling women aged 65+ sitting at a table looking at a booklet on preparing for extreme weather

    New checklist to help you prepare for extreme weather

    A new extreme weather checklist is helping older Bayside residents prepare and stay safe during events such as heatwaves, floods, damaging winds, thunderstorms and other weather extremes.

  • Photos courtesy of @‌rising.melbourne.Ellen José, 'Reach out and touch – distance and time', First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams, RISING 2024. Photo: James Morgan.

    Trams honouring Ellen José artwork

    Trams honouring the artwork of Ellen José are currently on track around Melbourne as part of a collaboration with the Ellen José Memorial Foundation, Yarra Trams and the Rising Festival 2024.

  • Child filling up a green watering can from a black rain tank in a backyard.

    Stay water wise with Target 150

    Water is a precious resource, but the growing Melbourne population and effects of climate change are resulting in increased pressure on our water supplies. We are using more water than rainfall alone can replenish. Learn how you can become water efficient and reach Target 150.

  • Older man, with earbuds and exercise mobile phone arm strap,, standing outside drinking water from a bottle

    Beat the heat

    As the mercury rises, know the dangers of overheating and what to do to prevent it.